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Some before and after shots of the Texaco tanker that we are restoring. We are very fortunate to have an extremely talented fabricator working on the build. https://texacotankerproject.com
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Looking great...thanks for making the effort to save it! Darin
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WOW . that is going to be just great. Good job whomever your fabricator is and body man. This will be exciting for sure and expensive.
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Looking good....wish I had that kind of talent.
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Beauty those lines are killer ! That body work is awesome . Looks like a lot of lead work there.
Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
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Amazing! I know how much time/effort goes into a major project like that, I do it for a living. Will be worth it when it is done!
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An overdue update on our progress with the 1938 Diamond T Texaco tanker. We are almost 3 years into the restoration but feel like we are finally getting there...... Texaco Tanker Project Update
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that is killer .. ... 
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Thank you, I was actually thinking about this the other day. Looking good!
Last edited by Done4; Sun Feb 28 2021 07:00 PM. Reason: Opps
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Wow - that’s a stunning restoration! Thanks for including the link to your website as it provides a lot of extra detail on your journey!
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West Coast signs, globes and quarts
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Fantastic work! I can't wait to see it finished! 
Wanted anything Flying A Gas, Signal Gas, Hancock oil co, and Sunland.
Thanks Anthony
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Amazing! Thanks for the update, well worth the wait!
Regards, Jim
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That is awesome!!!. Show quality work.
I likeShell
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Real nice work! Super cool truck.
Looking for photos, etc from 60s era Shell-A-Rama gas station and Pal's Diner, Rt. 17 Mahwah, NJ & US or state highway signs, shields, route markers
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Wow what a transformation from where you started.
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Very, very nice beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!
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Wow such a great look ! Will be killer when finished . Can’t wait
Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
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